O.C. Cluss Lumber Co. Purchases Fox Glass Co.

"It's a nice thing for us, a good, multi-trade deal," says Chris Cluss, chief executive officer and president of O.C. Cluss Lumber. "Along with the purchase of Gallatin Plumbing Supply in 2005, Fox Glass enables us to become a total multi-trade supplier to our professional customers."

"We are proud to join the O.C. Cluss Lumber family," says Jim Fox Jr., who will remain as president and will be in charge of its day-to-day operations. "The corporate strength that Cluss provides gives us the ability to grow our core business."

Cluss said there are plans to expand Fox Glass from a western Pennsylvania company to a multi-state firm. "Merging our customer list with theirs should afford us a larger opportunity," says Cluss. "We are hoping to increase their business pretty quickly. A lot of that will come through our customer base."

"With the combined capabilities of Cluss and Fox, we will be able to offer … a complete commercial package," adds Fox.